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Melvin Burgener Obituary

Melvin Burgener

Ivins, Utah

Melvin "Mel" Fay Burgener, 88, of Ivins, passed away January 24, 2013 in St. George. He was born November 13, 1924, in Driggs, Idaho to Clara Durtschi and John Burgener. He was the eleventh child with five brothers and five sisters. He married Norma Jean Prestwich November18, 1942 in the Salt Lake Temple. Mel and Norma had four children: Ronald, Douglas, Faye and Jeananne. She preceded him in death in 1998.

Mel served in the Army in WWII in General McArthur's headquarters. Mel enjoyed many pastimes: fishing, hunting, reading, singing, acting, baseball, family history work, painting landscapes, touring national and state parks, and being with his family. He has been active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all his life, and especially loved serving in the temple in his later years.

Mel married Patricia Lee Lazenby September 4, 1999 in the Las Vegas Nevada Temple. They have made their home in Ivins.

He is survived by wife, Patricia, Ivins; children: Ronald (Linda) Burgener, Faye (Lerl) Fackrell, Jeananne (Steve) Larsen; daughter-in-law, Terrie Trunzo; 15 grandchildren and46 great-grandchildren; sister, Lily Mcquivey.

Preceded in death by parents; son, Douglas.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Red Cliffs 8th Ward Chapel, 625 E. Center, Ivins, where friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Ivins Cemetery with military rites. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

Published by Spectrum & Daily News from Jan. 29 to Feb. 5, 2013.
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Now you and Morma are together again. I miss both of you. You have a beautiful family. Wish I could share Sat with you. Liane Foutz

February 7, 2013

Love you grandpa!! Xoxo

Heidi Burgener

February 7, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Bro. Burgener sure had a wonderful life and we are so appreciative of his service to our country. God Bless you

John & Jane Weaver

February 7, 2013

Sister Burgener, how we love you at this time of your loss. What a special couple you are. We love you and brother Burgener, and will miss his precious smile. He is a good man, sweet and kind. Hugs to you through this difficult time. Sister and Brother Hinton

Loretta & Harold Hinton

January 30, 2013

Patricia, my dear friend, I was very sorry to read that our sweet man has gone. It was a privilege caring for him and being allowed to become your friend while working with Dr. Jentzer.You both have a very special place in my heart. Sending my love and prayers.

Wendy Myers

January 30, 2013

I was able to see Grandpa one last time for his 88th Birthday. And my 4 kids got to meet him and take a 4 generation photo. I will not be able to make the trip for his funeral.

Tiffany Hamilton

January 29, 2013

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